Sample Schedules
For an idea of what a VIPER student's 4-year course plan might look like while pursuing dual degrees, explore the sample schedules below. These examples are based on actual schedules from recent VIPER graduates and highlight the various paths students have taken in the past.
While these schedules serve as helpful references, they are not intended to dictate the courses future students must follow. Each VIPER student is unique, with course schedules tailored to their individual interests and goals. Schedules may also vary based on factors such as external credits (e.g., AP, IB, or transfer credits) or credits earned through Penn's internal placement exams.
Sample Schedule #1 - PHYS and MEAM
- B.A. in Physics and Astronomy (Concentration in Physical Theory and Experimental Techniques)
- B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
- Minor in Mathematics
For a more detailed look at this four-year plan and the requirements each course satisfied, please click here.
**This schedule assumes credit for MATH 104 from AP exam and waiver for PSYC001.
- General Chemistry I (CHEM 101) - 0.5 CUs
- General Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 053) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to Mechanical Design (MEAM 101) - 1.0 CUs
- Calculus II (MATH 114) - 1.0 CUs
- Honors Physics I (PHYS 170) - 1.5 CUs
Total CUs: 5.0
- Intro to Scientific Computing (ENGR 105) - 1.0 CUs
- Calculus III (MATH 240) - 1.0 CUs
- Honors Physics II (PHYS 171) - 1.5 CUs
- Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 140) - 1.0 CUs
- VIPER Seminar I (VIPR 120) - 0.5 CUs
- Writing Seminar (WRIT 038) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 6.0
- Calculus IV (MATH 241) - 1.0 CU's
- Statistics and Strength of Materials (MEAM 210) - 1.0 CU's
- Mechanical Engineering Lab I (MEAM 247) - 1.0 CU's
- Ensemble Performance: Jazz Combo (MUSC 007) - 1.0 CU's
- 1000 Years of Musical Listening (MUSC 030) - 1.0 CU's
- Principles of Physics III (PHYS 230) - 1.0 CU's
- VIPER Seminar II (VIPR 121) - 0.5 CU's
- Laboratory Electronics (PHYS 364) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 6.5
- Computer Linear Algebra (MATH 313) - 1.0 CU's
- Thermodynamics I (MEAM 203) - 1.0 CU's
- Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (MEAM 211) - 1.0 CU's
- Mechanical Engineering Lab II (MEAM 248) - 0.5 CU's
- Ensemble Performance: Jazz Combo (MUSC 007) - 0.5 CU's
- Principles of Physics IV (PHYS 250) - 1.5 CU's
- Analytical Mechanics (PHYS 351) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 6.5
- Deciphering America (HIST 011) - 1.0 CU's
- Mech. Engineering Design Lab I (MEAM 347) - 1.0 CU's
- Fluid Mechanics (MEAM 302) - 1.0 CU's
- Mechanics of Solids (MEAM 354) - 1.0 CU's
- Electromagnetism I (PHYS 361) - 1.0 CU's
- Environment and Society (STSC 168) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 6.0
- Dynamic Systems and Control (MEAM 321) - 1.0 CU's
- Heat and Mass Transfer (MEAM 333) - 1.0 CU's
- Mech. Engineering Design Lab II (MEAM 348) - 1.0 CU's
- Viscous Fluid Flow (MEAM 536) - 1.0 CU's
- Electromagnetism II (PHYS 362) - 1.0 CU's
- Sociology of Media and Pop Culture (SOCI 137) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 6.0
- Mech. Engineering Design Projects I (MEAM 445) - 1.0 CU's
- Energy Engineering (MEAM 502) - 1.0 CU's
- Thermodynamics (PHYS 401) - 1.0 CU's
- Intro to Quantum Mechanics (PHYS 411) - 1.0 CU's
- Darwin's Legacy (STSC 123) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 5.0
- Renewable Energy and Its Impact (EAS 402) - 1.0 CU's
- Math in the Age of Information: Math in the Media (MATH 210) - 1.0 CU's
- Mech. Engineering Design Projects II (MEAM 446) - 1.0 CU's
- Aerodynamics (MEAM 545) - 1.0 CU's
- Intro to Quantum Mechanics II (PHYS 412) - 1.0 CU's
Total CUs: 5.0
Sample Schedule #2 - Earth Science and MSE
- B.A. in Earth Science (Concentration in Environmental Science)
- B.S.E. in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
**This schedule assumes credit for MATH 104, PHYS 50, and PHYS 93 from AP exams and waivers for CHEM 054 and ECON 002
- General Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 053) - 0.5 CUs
- Honors Chemistry I (CHEM 115) - 1.0 CUs
- Japanese Popular Culture (EALC 069) - 1.0 CUs
- Elementary French (FREN 121) - 1.0 CUs
- Calculus II (MATH 114) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to MSE (MSE 220) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 5.5
- Honors Chemistry II (CHEM 115) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to Scientific Computing (ENGR 105) - 1.0 CUs
- Intermediate French I (FREN 130) - 1.0 CUs
- Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 140) - 1.0 CUs
- Principles of Physics II (PHYS 151) - 1.5 CUs
- VIPER Seminar I (VIPR 120) - 0.5 CUs
Total CUs: 6.0
- Introduction to Biology A (BIOL 101) - 1.5 CUs
- Intermediate French II (FREN 140) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to Geology (GEOL 100) - 1.0 CUs
- Calculus IV (MATH 241) - 1.0 CUs
- Quantum Physics of Materials (MSE 221) - 1.0 CUs
- VIPER Seminar II (VIPR 121) - 0.5 CUs
Total CUs: 6.0
- Introduction to Design (ARCH 102) - 1.0 CUs
- Introduction to Biology B (BIOL 102) - 0.5 CUs
- Energy Systems and Policy (EAS 403) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to Nanoscale Materials (MSE 215) - 1.0 CUs
- Macro and Nano-scale Materials (MSE 260) - 1.0 CUs
- Writing Seminar in Phys (WRIT 074) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 6.5
- Afro-American History (AFRC 176) - 1.0 CUs
- Design Fundamentals I (ARCH 201) - 1.5 CUs
- Architecture and History (ARTH 106) - 1.0 CUs
- Structure at the Nanoscale (MSE 360) - 1.0 CUs
- Computational Materials Science (MSE 460) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 5.5
- Intro to Human Evolution (ANTH 003) - 1.0 CUs
- Sustainable Dev. of Water Resources (CBE 543) - 1.0 CUs
- Intro to Creative Writing: Poetry and Fiction (ENGL 010) - 1.0 CUs
- Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 100) - 1.0 CUs
- Computational Linear Algebra (MATH 313) - 1.0 CUs
- Nano-scale Materials Lab (MSE 250) - 1.0 CUs
- Phase Transformations (MSE 440) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 7.0
- Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems (BIOL 240) - 1.0 CUs
- GIS Mapping Places and Analyzing Spaces (ENVS 326) - 1.0 CUs
- Gender and Society (GSWS 002) - 1.0 CUs
- Soft Materials (MSE 330) - 1.0 CUs
- Senior Design (MSE 495) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 5.0
- Engineering Ethics (EAS 203) - 1.0 CUs
- Water Research and Conference in India (ENVS 634) - 1.0 CUs
- Geology and Geography of Energy Resources (GEOL 508) - 1.0 CUs
- Materials Selection (MSE 393) - 1.0 CUs
- Mech. Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials (MSE 405) - 1.0 CUs
- Senior Design (MSE 496) - 1.0 CUs
Total CUs: 6.0